Deer Valley Credit Union offers Business Services for all types of business entities. To open your business account, we’ll need the following information based on the structure of your business.


    All business types will need to provide

  • Valid government issued photo identification and Social Security Numbers for all individuals that will be authorized to transact business on the account.

  • An Employer Identification Number (EIN) or tax ID number that is registered to your business. Sole Proprietorships may choose to use the owner’s Social Security Number.


    • Sole Proprietorship

  • Registration of Trade Name with Secretary of State, or

  • Business License, or

  • Fictitious Name Certificate filed with County Recorder.


    • Partnership

  • Partnership Agreement (filed & stamped by appropriate state official).

  • Certificate of Limited Partnership if business is a Limited Partnership.

  • Registration of Trade Name with Secretary of State*, or

  • Business License*, or

  • Fictitious Name Certificate filed with County Recorder*.


    • Limited Liability Company

  • Articles of Organization (filed & stamped by appropriate state official).

  • Operating Agreement or Member Control Agreement*.


    • Corporation

  • Articles of Incorporation (filed & stamped by appropriate state official).

  • Corporate Resolution.


    • Non-Profit Organization/Association

  • Articles of Incorporation (filed & stamped by appropriate state official).

  • Organization’s Charter/Bylaws, or

  • Board of Directors Minutes Naming Authorized Signers.

  • IRS Tax Exemption Letter.


    • Unincorporated Association or Club

  • Meeting Minutes, stating instructions for opening the account.

  • Charter or Bylaws.


    • *Optional documentation

Arizona Corporation Commission -– Initiate name searches, print forms to register as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and Corporations (Corp or S-Corp).

Arizona Department of Revenue -– Information regarding personal and small business state tax requirements. Complete licensing guide for the state of Arizona.

Arizona Secretary of State -– Search state records to determine if a business name is available. Acquire an application to file your trade name with the state of Arizona.

Arizona Small Business Association -– Business resource and advocate for Arizona businesses.

Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) –- Free Service to pay federal tax payments electronically.

IRS Business Information -– Tax information for businesses; includes details on applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN).

Maricopa County Recorder -– Instead of filing your business name with the state, you may file a fictitious name with Maricopa County.

Small Business Administration -– Programs and services to help small businesses start, grow and succeed.



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